NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya has proposed exempting staples maize and bread from taxes under a proposed law that has fanned widespread discontent but consumer groups say the concession is not enough.
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LONDON/ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Egypt is treading a fine line in efforts to stave off a potential crisis in its subsided bread program as the cash-strapped government buys wheat on international markets for the first time since February and imported stocks hit historically low levels.
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